Lead Commissioning Engineer
3 days ago
Farnborough
We are looking for an experienced Commissioning Lead to take ownership of all commissioning activities for a major capital investment program in the UK. This role will lead the commissioning of a state-of-the-art R&D laboratory facility β ensuring all building systems, specialist lab infrastructure, automation controls, and environmental systems are fully tested, verified, and ready for safe operational use. This is a critical delivery role requiring strong technical expertise, structured planning capability, and the ability to coordinate multiple contractors and stakeholders through complex system start-up and handover phases. π The Role You will be accountable for: β’ Leading the development and execution of the Commissioning Strategy and Master Commissioning Plan, β’ Defining commissioning scope, methodologies, documentation standards, and success criteria, β’ Managing commissioning activities across complex building systems, including:, β’ MEP systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing), β’ BMS/EMS systems, β’ Specialist laboratory systems (fume cupboards, containment, LEVs, gas systems), β’ Process utilities and environmental controls, β’ Fire and life safety systems, β’ Coordinating multiple commissioning teams across contractors, subcontractors, and specialist vendors, β’ Ensuring systems are installation-ready and safe for energisation and start-up (including LOTO controls), β’ Overseeing functional testing, performance testing, and integrated systems testing (IST), β’ Ensuring commissioning documentation is complete and approved (PFCs, test scripts, reports, as-builts, O&M manuals), β’ Tracking, managing, and closing punch-list items and technical deficiencies, β’ Leading risk workshops related to system start-up and managing technical risks through to handover, β’ Acting as the key liaison between construction, operational readiness, FM, HSE, IT, and laboratory end-users, β’ Supporting operational training and ensuring effective knowledge transfer, β’ Driving final system acceptance and transition into steady-state operations π― About You β’ Bachelorβs or Masterβs degree in Engineering, Building Services, or related discipline, β’ Proven experience as a Commissioning Lead or Commissioning Manager on large-scale capital projects, β’ Experience delivering commissioning within laboratory, R&D, or highly serviced technical environments, β’ Strong understanding of MEP systems, automation controls, environmental systems, and specialist lab infrastructure, β’ Experience delivering integrated systems testing and complex start-up phases, β’ Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and commissioning protocols, β’ Strong planning, coordination, and organisational capability, β’ Confident stakeholder manager with the ability to influence across multidisciplinary teams, β’ Excellent written and verbal communication skills, β’ Calm, structured, and solutions-focused under pressure π‘ Why This Role? β’ Opportunity to lead commissioning for a flagship R&D facility, β’ High-impact role at the critical transition from construction to operations, β’ Ownership of system readiness, safety, and performance, β’ Key leadership position within a major capital investment program We are an equal opportunities Recruitment Business and Agency. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.